A construction worker. A shoe salesman. And an orderly. At first glance, you might not think they would make good doctors. In fact, they didn’t. They made great doctors. Perhaps it’s the desire to build and repair, or the ability to relate to others and convince people to do what’s best. Or maybe to […]
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An odd-looking piece of equipment at the OCH Wellness Connection is getting a lot of attention. At first glance, it looks intimidating, but those who’ve received therapy on the Quadriciser say it’s a miracle-worker. Funded in part by the OCH Auxiliary, the motorized total body therapy system uses a motor and cables to
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Dr. Allen Butler, founder and CEO of Mississippi Bone and Joint Clinic and staff orthopaedic surgeon at OCH Regional Medical Center, has been selected by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as one of ten national Leadership Fellows for 2105-2016. The Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) is currently in its 12th year and is designed
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OCH Regional Medical Center recently received a Hospital Excellence Award at the inaugural Spero Awards presented by Donate Life Mississippi. The Medical Center is one of only nine medical facilities in the state to be recognized for its achievement of national organ donation performance standards. Additionally, the awards ceremony recognized hospital partners, medical professionals, corporate
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Americans are facing what is referred to as an “inactivity epidemic.” Physical inactivity is a fast-growing public health problem and contributes to a variety of chronic diseases and health complications, including obesity, diabetes and cancer. Even with all the benefits of physical activity, in the U.S. and many other countries, levels of inactivity are alarming.
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As many as one in ten Americans has some form of communication disorder that interferes with their ability to interact with their family, friends and members of their community. A nationwide launch of the new public awareness campaign “Identify the Signs” by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is drawing attention to the issue. OCH Rehab
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By ALEX HOLLOWAY reporter@starkvilledailynews.com OCH Regional Medical Center is using technology to improve patient experience through two newly-launched online patient portals. OCH Director of Marketing Mel Thurlow said the portals will, among other things, allow patients to set up accounts to more easily access some of their medical information. “The benefits of this are that
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When the tornado touched down in Louisville last Monday, many of the nurses and other staff at OCH Regional Medical Center watched the coverage and looked on in fear for their friends, family and homes. Located 25 miles from Starkville, many OCH employees call Louisville “home.” ER registered nurse Dana
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Published in Starkville Daily News April 2, 2014 OCH and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency hosted a balloon launch and ceremony Tuesday in honor of organ and tissue donors and transplant recipients. The event was held in order to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and to encourage people to register as donors. Members of
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When Bob Smith came to Ackerman from Ohio for work, he never dreamed his time in Mississippi would include an emergency surgery followed by a two-week hospital stay. Smith was diagnosed with a perforated ulcer, which can be deadly if untreated. Under the care of Cameron Huxford, MD, and Daniel Smith, MD,
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